concept   handshakes

15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (15) Europe (1) Japan (1) United Kingdom (1) Canada (1) cross-cultural (1) Brazil (1) Hygienist (1) Italy (1) Netherlands (1) Preventive measures (1) Russia (1) Sri Lanka (1) Sweden (1) Telecommunication professionals (1) informal social gatherings (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 handshakes Europe Handshakes are common and respectful greetings in professional and social European culture. 9
2 handshakes Japan In Japanese culture, bowing is the main and more respectful greeting gesture, with handshakes being less common and used for formal interactions. 9
3 handshakes United Kingdom In the UK, handshakes are a common and expected form of greeting, showing respect and confidence. 7
4 handshakes Canada Handshakes are a common form of greeting in both formal and informal settings in Canadian culture. 4
5 handshakes cross-cultural Handshakes, a cross-cultural greeting gesture, have been affected by the pandemic for hygiene and safety reasons. 2
6 handshakes Brazil In Brazil, handshakes typically involve strong eye contact and a firm grip. 1
7 handshakes Hygienist In Hygienist culture, avoiding handshakes is seen as a hygienic practice to reduce the spread of germs. 1
8 handshakes Italy In Italy, handshakes are often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or shoulder. 1
9 handshakes Netherlands In the Netherlands, handshakes are typically done with a light grip and minimal eye contact. 1
10 handshakes Preventive measures Handshakes are avoided in some cultures as a preventive measure to minimize the risk of spreading germs and diseases. 1
11 handshakes Russia In Russia, handshakes typically involve strong eye contact and a firm grip. 1
12 handshakes Sri Lanka Handshakes are not commonly used in traditional greetings in Sri Lanka, except in westernized urban areas. 1
13 handshakes Sweden Handshakes in Sweden are typically characterized by a light grip and minimal eye contact. 1
14 handshakes Telecommunication professionals Handshakes are uncommon among telecommunication professionals, particularly in virtual meetings. 1
15 handshakes informal social gatherings Handshakes are common in informal social gatherings, but physical contact like hugs or kisses on the cheek may be more prevalent as a form of greeting. 1